Obituaries
William Michael Whitten
Jun 6, 2007
William Michael (Mike) Whitten, age 60, a native of Atlanta, died peacefully after a brief illness, on Wednesday, June 6, 2007. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Whitten. Survived by mother, Elizabeth Whitten, Decatur; brother, Tom Whitten, Stone Mountain.; and sisters, Cindi Bancroft, Denver, CO, Nancy Leathers, Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. A private celebration...
Herbert R. Bergen
Jun 5, 2007
During the early morning of Tuesday, June 5th, Major Herbert R. Bergen, retired Salvation Army Officer, was in Salvation Army terminology, Promoted to Glory. Please keep in prayer his wife Gladys, sons and daughters-in-law Charles and Faye Bergen of Salisbury, MD, Majors Gary and Joy Bergen of Murfreesboro, TN, Joel and Teresa Bergen of Salisbury, MD and daughter and son-in-law...
Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael
Jun 5, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) Wright Michael passed away June 5, 2007 as a result of a fall. Dot was preceded in death by her husband, Clay Michael; parents, Mr.& Mrs. James Wright; and brothers, Walter, Ralph and Herbert. She is survived by sisters, Margaret and husband W. L. Beavers, Bert Armstrong, Jenny Malone; brother, Marvin L. and wife Hokie Wright; sister-in-law,...
Richard Herbert Rhodes, Sr.
Jun 4, 2007
Richard Herbert "Rusty" Rhodes, Sr., 62, businessman, professional photographer, registered real estate appraiser, and certified beekeeper died on June 4, 2007, of cancer at Hospice Atlanta. He was a member of St. Barnabas Anglican Church. Mr. Rhodes, a native of Macon, is survived by his wife Elma Lee McFall of Decatur; mother, Naomi Matthews Rhodes of Decatur; son, Richard Herbert...
Ruth Bennett Combs
Jun 4, 2007
Mrs. Ruth Bennett Combs, age 91, of Decatur passed away gently in her sleep, Monday, June 4, 2007. She is survived by her sister, Sara Bennett McKibben Sledge of Tucker; brother-in-law, Henry C. Causey of Stone Mountain; son, James Edward Combs, Jr. of Cumming; daughter and son-in-law, Suzon and Sam Cassady of Buford; grandchildren, James Michael Combs of Atlanta, Jennifer...
John Leake Thomas, Jr.
Jun 3, 2007
Mr. John Thomas, Jr. of Atlanta died Sunday, June 3, 2007. He is survived by his wife, Beth Rook; parents, John and Annette Thomas of Daphne, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Jennifer and Terry Conover of Abita Springs, LA; nephews, Tyler Culpepper of Mandeville, LA, Jason Culpepper of Daphne, AL; and niece, Jessica Culpepper of Murfreesboro, TN. A memorial service will...
Catherine Jobson Belnap
Jun 3, 2007
Mrs. Catherine Jobson Belnap of Decatur died Sunday, June 3, 2007. She retired after 30 years from the Baptist Mission Board. She was a member of the Eastern Star and Druid Hills Baptist Church. Mrs. Belnap is survived by her husband, John Belnap, Jr.; sister, Frances Eastall of Athens, GA; nieces, Michele Buschman of Alexandria, VA, Laura Hix of Athens,...
Claire Sims Petersen
Jun 3, 2007
Mrs. Claire Sims Petersen of Tucker died Sunday, June 3, 2007. She was born May 16, 1936 in Atlanta, attended Bass High School and graduated from Shorter College with an AB degree in Sociology. Mrs. Petersen was an Elder at Shallowford Presbyterian Church and a recipient of a Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership. She also served as moderator of the...
Shelley Lee Hamilton
Jun 3, 2007
Shelley Lee Hamilton, of Atlanta, age 60, daughter of LeRoy Pinkerson, Jr. and the late Eleanor Gamble Pinkerson of Decatur, passed away on June 2, 2007. She was a graduate of the University of Georgia and held a Master's Degree in Art from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. An exceptionally gifted visual artist, she brought tremendous creativity...
Mary Lou Jorgensen
Jun 2, 2007
Mary Lou-Mary Lou Jorgensen, 94 ¾, born August 27, 1912, of Tucker, GA died Saturday, June 2, 2007 at her residence. She is survived by her daughter, Lou Ellen Horton, her daughter Sharon Horton O'Connor, and her "grandson" James Gerard O'Connor. She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold C. Jorgensen and her only sibling, sister, Ezma Doris Taylor....
Maisie Palmer Thompson
Jun 2, 2007
Maisie Palmer Thompson of Grayson, formerly of Stone Mountain, passed away at the age of 84, on June 2, 2007. Born in Reading, England, she came to the U.S. as a World War II bride in 1946. Maisie was an avid bowler and sports fan. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Robert Thompson. She...
Helen Mclane Smith
Jun 1, 2007
Smith, Helen M, 90, of Atlanta, GA died Friday, June 1, 2007 at The Courtyards Assisted Living Facility in Sun City Center, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Smith Sr.; her sisters, Francis Singleton, Mary Alice Thompson; and her brothers Ralph, Bob, and Tom McLane. She is survived by her son, Bill Smith Jr. and his...
Catherine C. Carroll
Jun 1, 2007
Catherine C. (Kay) Carroll died surrounded by her family on June 1, 2007. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and having lived in Killingworth, CT, Kay spent the last 5 years of her life in Atlanta, GA. Kay was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and an active resident of the Briarcliff Oaks Community. She was married to...
Gwendolyn Middlebrooks Jones
May 31, 2007
Gwendolyn M. Jones died at home on Thursday morning, May the 31st, 2007 with her husband and son by her side. She was born February 25, 1924 in Rock Mills, Alabama to William Otis and Jesse Middlebrooks. She graduated from Handley High School and moved to Atlanta where she attended business school. She worked as Private Secretary to the CEO...
Dorothy Pendley
May 31, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Pendley, of Clarkston, died Thursday, May 31, 2007. She retired after 25 years of service from DeKalb County School System and also worked for the City of Clarkston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Pendley. She is survived by her daughters, Susan D. Pendley and Cicci G. Pendley; son, John A. Pendley, Jr.; granddaughter,...
Geraldine (Jeri) Savage Chambers
May 30, 2007
Geraldine (Jeri) Savage Chambers of Decatur past away Wednesday, May 30, 2007. She was a member of Scott Boulevard Baptist Church for over 50 years. Mrs. Chambers retired from AGFA Corporation after 25 years where she served as Office Supervisor for both the Atlanta Sales Office and Dallas Sales Office. She was the oldest daughter of Nellie Mae Black and...
Miriam Teresa (Terry) Mclean
May 30, 2007
Miriam Teresa (Terry) McLean died peacefully, surrounded by her family, at 8:55 pm Wednesday, May 30, 2007. Born in Manhattan, NY on April 5, 1921, she spent the last ten years of her life in Atlanta, Georgia near her daughter. Always an honor student, Terry spent her life supporting the environment and international understanding, as well as the advancement and...
Betty J. Feagin
May 30, 2007
Mrs. Betty J. Feagin, of Woodstock, GA died Wednesday, May 30, 2007. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Glenna and Ronnie W. Talbert, also of Woodstock. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 2nd in the Chapel of The Pines at Floral Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to...
Dr. Margaret Brooks
May 29, 2007
Dr. Margaret "Pegi" L. Brooks of Atlanta died Tuesday, May 29, 2007. She was a life long resident of Decatur who attended Oklahoma Baptist University, Emory University and Georgia State University where she received her doctorate. She served 3 years as a lieutenant in the U. S. Navy. She set up the first speech programs in the Decatur City and...
Rachel S. Underwood
May 29, 2007
Mrs. Rachel S. Underwood of Atlanta died Tuesday, May 29, 2007. Her family remembers her as a soft spoken, intellectual woman with a dry wit. She loved poetry, Shakespeare, classical music, gardening and nature and British humor. She was a longtime member of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marke H. Underwood and...
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